One Central Park in Sydney offers a clean, healthy, and welcoming space for the community (Image: Karen Smith)
By Michael Casey
Greening buildings, a practice involving the integration of vegetation and eco-friendly features into architectural design, has gained significant traction in urban environments in recent decades. While the concept holds promise for enhancing environmental quality and reducing ecological footprints, its true impact on overall sustainability warrants careful examination.… Continue reading
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The striking Diplolaena grandiflora (Native Rose) on display in “Through the Looking Glass” (Image: Ludovic Vilbert, Inwardout Studio)
By Gabrielle Stannus
Before arriving at this year’s Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show at the Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens in Melbourne, I decided that I was going to focus my attention on the plant life on display. And boy, I was not disappointed!… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Michael Casey
In the heart of bustling cities like New York, amidst the concrete jungle, lies an oasis of greenery and tranquility. These green spaces, often overlooked amongst the skyscrapers and busy streets, play a vital role in enhancing the quality of urban life and fostering a deeper connection with nature.… Continue reading
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From the sawtooth foliage of Banksia prionotes to the scarlet flowers of the Tasmanian waratah (Telopea truncata), the Protea family has it all when it comes to adding colour and form to a public landscape or private garden.… Continue reading
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Urban areas worldwide face escalating environmental challenges, including air and water pollution, heat islands, and loss of biodiversity. In response, urban greening has emerged as a critical strategy to mitigate these issues, enhancing the sustainability and liveability of cities.… Continue reading
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The garden beds at the Inveresk Precinct in Launceston, Tasmania come in different shapes and sizes, making this public landscape more visually appealing
By Gabrielle Stannus
When we talk about urban landscapes, our attention is often focused on trees and large shrubs. However, much like our natural environments, our designed parks and gardens also would not get by without their ‘understorey’. Taking a stroll around the Inveresk Precinct in Launceston recently, I was reminded of the very important role that plants closer to the ground play in our public landscapes.… Continue reading
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The City of Melbourne pop-up space program is dedicated to transferring skills on plant choices and planting skills to green our laneways, courtyards and balconies (Image: Michael Casey)
By Michael Casey
Efforts in contemporary urban greening projects pave the way for a more sustainable future.
Embarking on a journey towards a harmonious coexistence with nature, we witness the transformative embrace of urban green projects worldwide. From the heart of a bustling metropolis to the soulful corners of quaint towns, communities are breathing life into concrete landscapes.… Continue reading
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Boasting spectacular views over Whale Beach, the garden includes stepping
stones bookended by mass plantings of Westringia ‘Mundi’ and Westringia ‘Zena’
By Lynne Testoni
This newly refreshed and award-winning garden surrounds a significant house, creating a spectacular combination of architecture and landscape.
It can be a challenge to renovate or refresh an iconic landscape design, as expectations are high and pressure can be intense.… Continue reading
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Plants are required to help soften our grey infrastructure along with providing climate-mitigating solutions (Image: Michael Casey)
By Michael Casey
I’m captivated by the vibrant energy of cities, and harbour a deep love and respect for nature. However, when will we truly experience a merging of these two worlds, placing our profound need for plants at the forefront?… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Gabrielle Stannus
These days you do not need an entire orchard to grow fruit. This is fortunate as our population is becoming increasingly urbanised and the quarter-acre block is almost a relic of times gone past. We are living on smaller blocks with little or no outdoor space, with potential growing area often restricted to less-than-ideal growing environments, e.g.… Continue reading
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